Balance Control and Recovery in Diabetes Peripheral Neuropathy

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effects of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) on balance control, balance recovery, and muscle electrical activity in adults aged 50 and older. This condition affects peripheral nerves and muscle strength, increasing fall risk and feelings of instability. The study aims to compare muscle activity and balance during movements like sitting to standing and to assess responses to balance disturbances while standing. Participants will undergo tests including sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit movements, as well as standing on a treadmill that moves slightly side to side to measure balance recovery. Surface sensors will record muscle activity, and MRI scans will measure nerve diameter. Muscle strength in the legs will also be assessed. The study includes groups of healthy younger adults, healthy older adults, and older adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. During the study, participants will have body measurements taken and sensations tested in the feet. Researchers will monitor balance and muscle responses using force plates, cameras, and electromyography immediately after interventions. Outcome measures include center of pressure, center of mass, joint moments, muscle activity, and local dynamic stability. The total participation period is not specified but includes assessments conducted during the first session immediately after the interventions.

Balance Control and Recovery in Diabetes Peripheral Neuropathy